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Town is getting ready residents for attainable transit and repair cancellations as some 1,200 Brampton highway crew, bylaw, transit and different staff may stroll off the job this week.
Town has been negotiating a brand new cope with CUPE 831, the union representing staff in departments like Group Companies, Public Works and Engineering, and Brampton Transit amongst others.
However with a strike deadline looming this week, the town says to be prepared for “reduced capacity or temporary cancellations” together with Brampton Transit disruptions.
CUPE 831 staff may stroll off the job as of 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, following by on a strike vote earlier this 12 months and a Ministry of Labour a “no-board” report in October.
And whereas the town says it’s “optimistic” about reaching a deal and avoiding a strike, residents needs to be prepared for disruptions.
“While some (services) will continue to operate as usual, others may experience reduced capacity or temporary cancellations,” the town stated in an replace.
Brampton Transit providers could possibly be “significantly impacted” by the strike and the town says riders ought to “make alternate travel plans.” Town says it’s prioritizing upkeep of “essential and emergency services to support our residents throughout a pending labour disruption.”
A collective bargaining settlement between the town and CUPE 831 expired earlier this 12 months. Fabio Gazzola, president of CUPE 831, stated final month that the union had been on the bargaining desk “working towards a fair deal for our members.”
Particulars of the negotiations and provides are confidential, nonetheless, the town says it’s “committed to an offer comparable to other major GTA municipalities.”
“We deeply value the contributions of our employees and remain optimistic about reaching a resolution that will benefit both the community and our workforce in line with nearby municipal CUPE agreements,” the town stated.
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